Robert L. Swankhouse Jr., age 78, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008. He was born in Dayton on March 23, 1930 to the late Robert Sr. and Marcella Swankhouse. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 1948. Bob was a resident of Dayton for 55 years, and had retired to IndianLake for 16 years. He served...

SAVELY, Garnette, age 89, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Ida Whitehair; husband, Charles R. Savely; sisters, Lula Whitehead, and Bernice Sweezy. She is survived by her children, Deloris (Dee) (Michael) Hay and Joyce A. (Carl) Prater; grandchildren, LaDonna Savin, Constance Floyd, Heather and Michael Prater, and 6 great grandchildren....

Sandra Kay Hardin, age 55, of Moraine, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008. She was born in Bristol, TN. To the late Samuel and Mary Shepherd. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Sue Burdette. Sandra is survived by her husband of 18 years, Tommy Hardin; children Tabatha Burdette, Samantha Burdette, Brian (Jessica) Hardin, Paula Hardin, and Paul...

HUNT, Kathryn, age 82, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, June 28, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Freda Saum; sister, Lucy Reaver, and granddaughter, Kathryn Brooke Forbes. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Albert Hunt; children, Bonnie K. (Greenwood) Harding, Thomas S. (Dorothy) Hunt, Barbara J. (John) Jacobs, Rebecca...

John Jeffrey HartleyJJ HartleyAge 43, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 27, 2008, at his home. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Edward Jr & Thomas Edward Hartley. JJ is survived by his parents, John E. & Carolyn J. (Mullins) Hartley; grandmother, Betty Mullins; his estranged wife, Kimberly Hartley; three sisters, Carolyn G. (& husband, Bill)...

ZIMMER, Lynn, age 48, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Klott and father-in-law, William C. Zimmer Sr.. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Jim Zimmer; sister, Kathy; father, Oliver Klott; mother-in-law, Marianne Zimmer; sister-in-law, Janet Bishop; brother-in-law, Jim Bishop; brother-in-law, Bill Zimmer; sister-in-law, Cathy...

ERNST, Everett E. "Ernie", age 75, Entered into Heaven on Friday, June 27, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Isabel (Coy) Ernst; brother, Raymond Ernst, and sister, Thelma Davenport. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Barbara Ernst; son, Walter Ernst; sisters, Dorothy Allen, Phyllis Gordon, Vera Rogers, Shirley Eaton, and Nancy Mendenhall,...

Michael A. BatdorfAge 56, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 27, 2008. He was born January 17, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert & Monica (Kelliher) Batdorf. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Terrance William, Robert P. & Thomas M. Starns. Mike is survived by his wife of...

POYNTER, Rev. Gail A., age 83, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at Heartland of Miamisburg. Beloved son of the late Jewell and Elizabeth (Gaal) Poynter, nephew of the late Marion Gaal, dearest brother of the late Richard Poynter (Grace), uncle of Gayle, Ronald, Richard, and Annette, cousin of the late William Quinn, 2nd cousin to Catherine, Julia, Mardel, Marilyn,...

MULLINS, Ronald D. age 58, of Fairborn, passed away June 27, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Mullins and Nora Ison; and three brother, Harlan, Gary, and Tommy. He is survived by brother, Delmer Ison of Ashland, KY; sisters, Phyllis Lutz of Fairborn, OH, Shirley James of Fairborn, OH, and Evelyn Perrine...

KELLEY, Emma, age 92, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Kelley; son, Kevin Kelley; sisters, Ricki, Mildred and Virginia. Emma is survived by her son, Colin Kelley and grandsons, Christopher and Mark Kelley. She was a longtime and devoted member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Memorial services...

Young, Lily Mae, age 74 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born May 17, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of John Bloomer & Renda Denny. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Reuben Young, Jr., children, John R. (Mayda) Young, Sr., Mark...

Moore, Jack R., age 80, of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton with his wife Regina and his nieces Tina Pizzino and Carmela Swiger at his bedside. Jack retired from Standard Register with over 40 years of service, and was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during the Korean War with the 17th...

Murray, Ceola E., age 94, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Spring Hill Singing Woods Nursing Home. Ceola was a long time member of Central Presbyterian Church in Kettering and a member of O.E.S. Victory Chapter #594.Ceola is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: George (Diane) Murray of Dayton; daughter: Marlene Murray of Dayton; daughter-in-law: Dawn...

Pope, Donald F., age 94, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Heartland of Miamisburg. Donald retired from the City of Dayton with over 20 years of service.Donald is survived by his daughters: Marilyn Bowling of Kettering, Beverly (Dr. Robert) Hamlin of Columbus; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Irene...

BROWN, Sandra J. age 51, of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rowland Carper and Dorma Riggs. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Roger Brown; three daughters, Angela Combs, Loretta Moore, Tanya Brown; six grandchildren, Jimmy and Colten Combs, Stevie and Donovan Moore, Daphne...

GREEN, David P. 73, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 29, 1934 in Cleveland, OH. Preceded in death by his parents, Almon and Nellie Green. He graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1952. After two years of service to the Army he received a BS degree from the...

Oliver P. Applegate, Jr., age 62 of Northridge, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born June 26, 1945 in Dayton, OH, the son of Oliver P. & Myrtle M. Applegate. He was formerly employed by MRDD Jergens Facility and was involved with Senior Resources at Wilkinson & 4th. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, movies,...

RICE, Arnold Lee, 81, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Grandview Hospital. Arnold was born in Leander, KY on November 16, 1926 to Alger and Bertha Rice. He was a Class of 1945 graduate of Jenny's Creek High School where he played basketball with teammates that became great lifelong friends. He proudly served his county in...

JACKSON, Anna B. age 82, of Riverside, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2008. Survived by devoted husband of 60 years, James E. Jackson. Loving mother of four children, Janice and husband Tom Coleman, Allen and wife Melanie Jackson, Brenda and husband Jerry McGarry, Ron and wife Lisa Jackson. She enjoyed being surrounded by her nine grandchildren, Thomas C. (Penny) Coleman,...